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S5 E3: Inside NCSAM - What They Do and Why It Matters

August 07, 2025 • Governor's Institute • Season 5 • Episode 3

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In this episode, host Pollen Williamson, Director of Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Initiatives at the Governor’s Institute, sits down with Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas—family physician, addiction medicine specialist, and current President of the North Carolina Society of Addiction Medicine (NCSAM).

Together, they explore the vital role of NCSAM, the benefits of membership, and how the organization is advancing care in the Tar Heel State.

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